Summary
AMETEK, Inc. (AME) reported a strong first quarter for fiscal year 2026, with significant year-over-year growth in net sales, operating income, and diluted earnings per share. Net sales increased by 11.3% to $1.93 billion, driven by a combination of organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and favorable foreign currency translation. The company achieved record operating income and backlog, underscoring the effectiveness of its operational initiatives and recent acquisitions, including FARO Technologies and LKC Technologies. Profitability metrics also showed robust improvement, with operating income up 13.2% to $514.9 million and diluted earnings per share rising 14.5% to $1.74. The company's strategic focus on its Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) and Electromechanical Group (EMG) continues to yield positive results, with EMG demonstrating particularly strong operating margin expansion. AMETEK also maintained a healthy financial position, with substantial operating cash flow and a decreasing debt-to-capital ratio, signaling effective capital management.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $1.93B |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.21B |
| Gross Profit | $717.56M |
| SG&A Expenses | $202.62M |
| Operating Expenses | $1.41B |
| Operating Income | $514.94M |
| Net Income | $399.36M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.74 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.74 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 228.90M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 229.84M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales increased by 11.3% to $1.93 billion for Q1 2026 compared to $1.73 billion in Q1 2025.
- 2Diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose 14.5% to $1.74 in Q1 2026 from $1.52 in Q1 2025.
- 3Operating income grew 13.2% to $514.9 million, reflecting strong operational performance and acquisition integration.
- 4The company achieved record orders of $2.22 billion and a record backlog of $3.87 billion as of March 31, 2026.
- 5Acquisitions, notably FARO Technologies (July 2025) and LKC Technologies (January 2026), contributed positively to revenue growth.
- 6Electromechanical Group (EMG) showed significant operating margin expansion, increasing by 380 basis points.
- 7AMETEK returned capital to shareholders through $77.8 million in dividends paid and $27.9 million in share repurchases during the quarter.